
Ashtrays ............................................. 211
Aspect ratio (tires) ............................ 255
Audio/DVD menu .............................. 129
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ........ 94
Automatic central locking .......... 74, 138
Automatic headlamp mode ................ 98
Automatic interior lighting control .. 101
Automatic locking when driving ...... 138
Automatic transmission ................... 114
Emergency operation (limp-home
mode) ............................................ 119
Gear range indicator ......................118
Gear ranges ................................... 118
Gear selector lever ........................114
Hill-start assist system ..................155
Kickdown ....................................... 117
One-touch gearshifting ..................118
Shifting procedure .........................116
Steering wheel gearshift control ....118
Towing a trailer .............................. 118
Transmission position indicator .....116
Transmission positions ..................116
AUX socket ........................................ 207
Axle oils .............................................. 369
B
BabySmart™
Air bag deactivation system .............46
Self-test ........................................... 47
Backrest
see Seats
Backup lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 310
Bar (air pressure unit) ....................... 255
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 63
Batteries, SmartKey
Checking condition ..........................73
Replacing ....................................... 326
Battery, Vehicle ................................. 348
Charging ........................................ 350
Jump starting ................................. 350
Messages in the multifunction
display ................................... 296, 308
Bead (tire) .......................................... 255
Beverage holders see Cup holders
Bleeding the fuel system (diesel
engine) ............................................... 345
BlueTEC
AdBlue ®
tank ................................. 346
AdBlue ®
tank capacity ...................369
Brake fluid
Checking level ............................... 233
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 300
Brake lamps
Cleaning lenses ............................. 277
Brake pads
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 299
Brakes ................................................ 260
Parking brake ........................ 112, 261
Warning lamp ................................. 316
Break-in period .................................. 226
Bug cover (Radiator) ......................... 230
Bulbs see Replacing bulbs
C
CAC (Customer Assistance Center) ... 23
California retail buyers and
lessees, important notice for ............. 21
Calls (phone) ...................................... 142
Can holders see Cup holders
Capacities and recommended
fuel/lubricants .................................. 368
Cargo compartment
Cargo net ....................................... 206
Cargo volume, expanding ..............201
Cover blind .................................... 205
Fuse box ........................................ 357
Hooks ............................................ 201
Tie-down rings ............................... 200
Cargo compartment cover blind ...... 205
Cargo net ........................................... 206
Cargo tie-down rings ......................... 200
Carpets, cleaning .............................. 280
Carriers .............................................. 196
Center console
Lower part ....................................... 33
Upper part ....................................... 31
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LATCH-type child seat anchorssee Children in the vehicle
License plate lamps
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 311
Replacing bulbs ............................. 330
Light alloy wheels, cleaning ............. 279
Lighter see Cigarette lighter
Lighting ................................................ 97
Daytime running lamp mode ............99
Exterior ............................................ 97
Interior ........................................... 101
Limp-home mode .............................. 119
Load index (tires) ...................... 251, 255
Loading see Vehicle loading
Locator lighting ................................. 136
Lock button
Outside door handle (KEYLESS-
GO) .................................................. 73
Locking the vehicle
KEYLESS-GO .................................... 71
Manually ........................................ 324
SmartKey ......................................... 70
Loss of
Key .................................................. 73
Service and Warranty Information
booklet .......................................... 360
Low-beam headlamps ......................... 98
Exterior lamp switch ........................97
Indicator lamp .................................. 29
Switching on .................................... 98
LOW RANGE mode ............................. 120
Messages in the multifunction
display ........................................... 303
Switching ....................................... 121
Lubricants .......................................... 368
Lumbar support ................................... 87
M
Maintenance ........................................ 21
Maintenance System
Service indicator display ................274
Service indicator message .............273
Service term exceeded ..................274
Manual headlamp mode (Low-
beam headlamps) ................................ 98
Maximum engine speed see Vehicle specification
Maximum loaded vehicle weight ..... 256
Maximum load rating (tires) ............. 255
Maximum permissible tire
inflation pressure .............................. 256
Mechanical key .................................. 323
Media interface ................................. 207
Memory function ................................. 96
Menus see Control system menus
Minispare wheel
see Spare wheel
Mirrors .................................................. 93
Auto-dimming rear view mirrors ....... 94
Exterior rear view mirror parking
position ............................................ 95
Exterior rear view mirrors ................94
Interior rear view mirror ...................93
Memory function .............................. 96
Power-folding exterior rear view
mirrors ............................................. 95
Vanity mirror .................................. 210
MOExtended system ......................... 345
MOExtended tires ..................... 345, 365
MON (Motor Octane Number) .......... 371
Motor Octane Number see MON
Multicontour seat ................................ 90
Multifunction display ........................ 127
Symbol messages ..........................299
Text messages ............................... 288
Vehicle status messages ...............287
Multifunction display messages
ABS ....................................... 288, 300
Active headlamps .......................... 310
Advanced TPMS ..................... 297, 313
Air bags ......................................... 291
Air filter .......................................... 309
Air suspension program .................301
Alternator .............................. 296, 308
Automatic
transmission .................................. 296
Battery ................................... 296, 308
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Display messagesPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsbMarker
Lamp
Front Left
or
Marker
Lamp
Front
RightThe front left side or right side marker lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 328).bParking
Lamp
Front Left
or
Parking
Lamp
Front
RightThe left or right front parking lamp is malfunctioning. A
substitute bulb is being used.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 328).bHigh Beam
Left
or
High Beam
RightThe left or right high-beam lamp is malfunctioning.XHalogen headlamp: Replace the bulb as soon as possible
( Y page 328).XBi-Xenon headlamp: Contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.bLicense
Plate
Lamp Left
or
License
Plate
Lamp RightThe left or right license plate lamp is malfunctioning.XReplace the bulb as soon as possible ( Y page 328).bAUTO
Light
Inoperativ
eThe light sensor is malfunctioning. The headlamps come on
automatically.XContact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as
possible.
To switch off the headlamps (U.S. vehicles only):
XIn the control system, set daytime running lamp mode to
manual ( Y page 136).XSwitch off the headlamps using the exterior lamp switch
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Bulbs
You can replace the following bulbs yourself:
Halogen headlampsType:Low-beam lamp: H7 55 W;High-beam lamp/High-beam flasher
lamp: H7 55 W
=Parking and standing lamp: W 5 W?Turn signal lamp: 3457AASide marker lamp: WY 5 WBi-Xenon headlampsType:High-beam flasher lamp/High-beam
flasher spot lamp: H7 55 W
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Example illustration: Driver’s side headlamp
:Housing cover for low-beam halogen or Bi-
Xenon headlamp
;Housing cover for high-beam halogen
bulb (high beam and high-beam flasher)
=Bulb socket for parking and standing lamp
bulb
?Bulb socket for front turn signal lamp bulbABulb socket for side marker lamp bulbGWarning!
Do not remove the cover for the Bi-Xenon
headlamp. Because of high voltage in Xenon
lamps, it is dangerous to replace the bulb or
repair the lamp and its components. It is
recommended to have such work done by a
qualified technician.
Low-beam bulb (halogen headlamps
only)
BBulb socket for low-beam headlampXTurn housing cover : counterclockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb socket B with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPull bulb E out of bulb socket B.
iDo not remove clip D from bulb socket
B.
XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket
B.
XPlace bulb socket B back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.
XAlign housing cover : and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
High-beam and high-beam flasher bulb
(halogen headlamps only)/high-beam
flasher bulb (Bi-Xenon headlamps only)
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XTurn housing cover ; counterclockwise
and remove it.
XTurn bulb socket C with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPull the bulb out of bulb socket C.XGently press the new bulb into bulb socket
C.
XPlace bulb socket C back into the housing
and turn it clockwise until it engages.
XAlign housing cover ; and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Parking and standing lamp bulb,
front turn signal lamp bulb,
side marker lamp bulb
XTurn respective bulb socket =, ? or A
(Y page 331) with the bulb
counterclockwise and remove it.
XPull the bulb out of the bulb socket.XGently press the new bulb into the bulb
socket.
XPlace bulb socket =, ? or A back into
the housing and turn it clockwise until it
engages.
Replacing bulbs for rear lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a rear
lamp, do the following:
XSwitch off the ignition.XTurn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.
Tail lamp unit
To access the tail lamp units, you first have to
remove the cover in the corresponding side
trim panel of the cargo compartment.
XOpen the tailgate.Opening the driver’s side trim panelXTurn lock : counterclockwise by 90°.XRemove cover ;.XRemove everything from storage
compartment ?.
XInsert a suitable object such as a coin into
the slot of lock =.
XTurn lock = counterclockwise by 90°.XRemove storage compartment ?.
Opening the passenger-side trim panel
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